Cleistocactus colademononis

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The Monkey Tail Cactus (cleistocactus colademononis and formerly known as hildewintera colademononis) is an easy to grow, prickly plant known for its long, cascading shape with white, fuzzy hair-like spines. Ideal as hanging plants or trailing from a shelf, the stems will drape over the edges of their pot growing as much as a foot a year. Perhaps the most exciting aspect of this cactus is its vibrant, red flowers that sprout throughout the entire growing season. Unlike other cacti that just give you one flower or require perfect growing conditions to bloom, this cactus will reward you with endless blooms with very little work on your part.

Originating in the mountains of Bolvia, these are epiphytic plants meaning instead of growing in soil they can be found growing out of the cracks of rocks or cliffs in their natural habitat. Monkey Tail Cacti are succulents so therefore store their water inside their stems and do not require frequent watering. This is perfect if you are gone a lot for work or just forget to water. Each plant is made up of 3-5 stems that will branch out as it grows. Stems can be up to 3 inches thick and reach lengths of 8 feet in the wild though 4 feet indoors is more likely. This cactus make look white however it is yellow-green. Depending on what varietal you have this may be less or more obvious as the length of the white spines can densely cover the surface of the plant making it hard to tell.

Care Guide for the Monkey Tail Cactus — The Green Mad House